The Last Judgment 1615 - 1625

"The Last Judgment" (1615-1625) is a pen and ink drawing by Michael Herr, a German artist, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Herr depicts the traditional Christian subject matter of the Last Judgment, where angels separate the saved from the damned. The drawing, with its dynamic figures and meticulous detail, demonstrates Herr's mastery of linework and his ability to capture the drama of this pivotal moment in Christian theology. The drawing likely served as a study for a larger, more ambitious artwork.